WE WORK TO PREVENT
HUMAN TRAFFICKING & MODERN SLAVERY IN CAMBODIA.
ABOUT SEREY.
We want to prevent exploitation before it begins – and especially protect children and young people.
Our vision is for people to experience freedom in every part of their being – mind, body and spirit.
SEREY stands for freedom – and that’s what we are committed to.
WHY CAMBODIA?
Cambodia is a beautiful country with truly admirable people! It is a land of contrasts: from ancient high culture to rural simplicity, from rainy to dry seasons, with a few wealthy but many poor, freedom without limits for tourists yet dependency for Cambodians, remarkable kindness alongside oppression. Cambodia holds great potential – but in many areas, it still faces profound challenges.
poverty
Official statistics show that around 18% of Cambodians live below the poverty line. Yet it is believed that nearly half of all children and youth aged 0–17 are affected by multidimensional poverty .
Furthermore, much of Cambodia’s population carries heavy debt, often driving them to seek money quickly.
Many people have limited access to decent jobs and adequate healthcare.
It’s not uncommon for children to help their parents earn a living.
abuse
The struggles of many Cambodians are being exploited by fraudsters who lure them with false promises .
Exploiters often create debts or other obligations to keep victims bound to their work. Weak family structures, limited parental protection, and domestic abuse further increase the risk that children and adolescents fall prey to human trafficking and exploitation.
The government also is not taking sufficient measures to eliminate modern slavery. Corruption is wide spread, making many things possible through money and connections.
educational deficiency
Cambodia faces one of the greatest educational challenges in Southeast Asia.
About 21% of adults are illiterate, with the poorer population being predominantly affected.
Only 8–10% of 15-year-olds have the minimum literacy and numeracy skills, and fewer than half can finish the 9th grade.
Many children in disadvantaged areas lack even the basic school supplies needed to participate successfully in class.
The quality of education is often inadequate, particularly in remote regions .
These challenges in Cambodia contribute to different forms of exploitation and human trafficking.
Children and adults alike are affected, facing forced labor, child labor, sexual exploitation, debt bondage, and forced marriages.
“When I was young, some people I knew were abused and forced into prostitution. It's really hard to see that.”
Sinoun
What we do.
We focus especially on communities that are affected by, or at high risk of, human trafficking and modern slavery. Our development work on the ground is tailored to the specific needs of the people we serve.
EDUCATION
Education is the best form of prevention!
That’s why we work closely with local schools and teachers to improve educational opportunities.
Students, teachers, and community members receive regular training and support from our team.
Children who cannot afford school supplies are provided with school kits, ensuring they can attend class and continue their education.
family support
Every family is unique, and so are the challenges they face.
Our team regularly visits families who are particularly vulnerable.
Whether the issue is domestic violence, poverty, lack of focus on education, victims of human trafficking and exploitation, or other challenges – we work together with families to address their needs and improve their situation.
Community Development
Some communities face major challenges, including poor access to clean water, lack of opportunities, insufficient protection, corruption, and more.
These issues create fertile ground for exploitation and human trafficking.
We collaborate with village leaders to find solutions and support community development, helping to create safer, more resilient environments.
We are not alone in our work. We believe that God guides and supports us in our mission. In the Bible, Jesus says that all who are weary and burdened will find hope in Him (Matthew 11:28). Beyond providing practical support to the people in these villages, we also seek to share this message of hope. We do so sensitively and always only with those who are open to it.
“As a victim of sexual abuse, my heart is especially with women and children facing exploitation and oppression. I am committed to advocating for them and supporting them to live in safety and freedom.”
Katharina
TAKE ACTION NOW!
We focus especially on communities that are affected by, or at high risk of human trafficking and modern slavery. Our development work on the ground is tailored to the specific needs of the people we serve.
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Despite the alarming numbers, many people know very little about modern slavery. Join us in sharing the message that human trafficking still exists around the world!
Tell your friends and family about our work against modern slavery. deinen Freunden & deiner Familie
von unserer Arbeit gegen moderne Sklaverei.
Support
Your donation to SEREY. has a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children, youth, and adults in Cambodia.
Stand with us to keep this important work going.
Pray
Our work — and the people affected — need your prayers. Please pray for protection, wisdom, freedom, open hearts, and practical provision.
We regularly send out prayer requests to those who are interested. If you would like to support us in this way, please get in touch and we’ll add you to our prayer circle.
„I want to see that a community becomes safe and healthy, both physically and mentally.”
Keany
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR WORK
WACHSENDE HOFFNUNG – RÜCKBLICK 2025
Das Jahr 2025 war sehr ereignisreich und Weihnachten steht vor der Tür – 2 Gründe, für die wir sehr dankbar
JEDE BEGEGNUNG ZÄHLT – EINBLICKE IN UNSERE FAMILIENARBEIT
Es ist großartig, dass du dich gemeinsam mit uns gegen Menschenhandel und moderne Sklaverei in Kambodscha einsetzt!In diesem Jahr konnte
EDUCATION, NOT CHILD LABOUR
Wir möchten uns von Herzen bei dir und euch bedanken – Dank euch konnten wir in diesem Jahr bisher 725 Kindern und Jugendlichen